RME ADI-2 DAC vs Chord Qutest

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There is a clipping meter at the bottom of the screen if you turn the volume up to max on the RME it then starts clipping on max volume unless i am hitting the wrong volume menu  
Set the output of the main volume to zero db. Then set the main volume to lock. That's it. I personally set my main volume to _4.0 dB. This seems to be the best output level to my Arcam.

 

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Set the output of the main volume to zero db. Then set the main volume to lock. That's it. I personally set my main volume to _4.0 dB. This seems to be the best output level to my Arcam.
For some reason not sure why but tried 100% max volume and 0 db when the music gets going on a peak i get some distortion when the music hits maxim peak so i am thinking i would have to adjust the line level volume below 0 db so it never reaches the max peak  .

will have to read the manual tonight 

 

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For some reason not sure why but tried 100% max volume and 0 db when the music gets going on a peak i get some distortion when the music hits maxim peak so i am thinking i would have to adjust the line level volume below 0 db so it never reaches the max peak  .

will have to read the manual tonight 
Check if the output has gain stages 

 
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Check if the output has gain stages 
I thought the output line gain sets automatically to the gear your using  

I think as I understand it the RME is a Pre amp as well as a Dac come headphone amplifier but is my Yamaha A-S3000 still in control of the Pre amp stage or is the RME ?

 

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For some reason not sure why but tried 100% max volume and 0 db when the music gets going on a peak i get some distortion when the music hits maxim peak so i am thinking i would have to adjust the line level volume below 0 db so it never reaches the max peak  .

will have to read the manual tonight 
I've sent you an inbox with some instructions highlighted in your manual.

 
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Let me know if you don't come right and I'll find out more info for you.
Currently how I have it rigged the RME is XLR to my Yamaha A-S3000 then Co- axis to my OPPO but so far pretty pleased with the RME just understanding it better .

but like using it without the EQ or any bass or treble settings just want a clean natural sound which I am getting just didn’t understand about the volume settings 

 
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This is in the manual “With Hi-Fi the setting +7 dBu (equals +4.78 dBV or 1.73 V RMS) is recommended. This setting causes an ADI-2 DAC to output level similar to that of many CD-players. In case it is still too low simply change to +13 dBu (+10.8 dBV, 3.46 V RMS).”

 
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Currently how I have it rigged the RME is XLR to my Yamaha A-S3000 then Co- axis to my OPPO but so far pretty pleased with the RME just understanding it better .

but like using it without the EQ or any bass or treble settings just want a clean natural sound which I am getting just didn’t understand about the volume settings 
Good stuff

Incase your still experiencing clipping then check your inbox as to the settings and also what Stingray sent you 

 

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